Statin therapy for patients with diabetic nephropathy: balance between safety and efficacy of statin treatment for patients with impaired kidney function
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2023
Abstract
The International Diabetes Federation estimates that by 2035, there will be 592 million people with diabetes worldwide, sub-stantially increasing from the 382 million patients with diabetes recorded in 2013. Diabetes-related nephropathy is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Recently, the thera-peutic use of statins in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) was explored in a series of meta-analyses, which revealed their potential for decreasing mortality and cardiovascular complications in this population, although not in patients undergoing hemodialysis.The current study reviews the current state of knowledge on statin therapy regarding its safety and efficacy concerning renal outcomes in diabetic patients with CKD.The evidence shows that statins may offer a beneficial renoprotective effect in inhibiting the progression of renal function decline. This effect is time-dependent and particularly strong in patients with type 2 diabetes and nephropathy. In addition, whether certain statin types are more beneficial than others in slowing renal function loss and re-ducing proteinuria remains unclear. Prior research has not examined the impact of high-intensity statin therapy on CKD patient outcomes.
Keywords
Diabetic kidney disease, Diabetic nephropathy, Statin, Efficacy, Safety, Cardiovascular disease
Divisions
pharmacy
Publication Title
European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
Volume
27
Issue
21
Publisher
Verduci Publishers
Publisher Location
VIA GREGORIO VII, ROME, 186-00165, ITALY